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Several home video game consoles were released in 1994, not just one. SEGA’s history lists the 3DO REAL in March, Sega Saturn in November, and both Sony PlayStation and NEC PC-FX in December. These dates refer to Japanese releases; the original PlayStation launched in North America and Europe in 1995.
Which consoles were released in 1994?
SEGA’s console history places four systems on Japan’s 1994 release timeline:
| Console | Japanese release month |
|---|---|
| 3DO REAL | March 1994 |
| Sega Saturn | November 1994 |
| Sony PlayStation | December 1994 |
| NEC PC-FX | December 1994 |
The PlayStation’s exact Japanese launch date was December 3, 1994, according to Sony Interactive Entertainment’s PlayStation history timeline.
Did the PlayStation come out everywhere in 1994?
No. The December 3 date was its Japanese launch. Sony’s timeline says the PlayStation reached North America and Europe in 1995, so calling it a 1994 console without specifying the market can be misleading. Sony Group’s corporate history likewise describes its arrival as winter 1994.
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Kulivloa Retro Gaming Console with 20k+ Classic Video games, 64GB, 23 Emulators, 1080p HDMI Compact With 4K TV, 2.4G Wireless Controller
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